Asili
Asili provides a bridge between international design and local production through working directly with skilled artisans in East Africa. All Asili pieces are made by hand within a Fairtrade environment using natural, responsibly sourced materials. Discover the exclusive collaboration between Città and Asili, designed in our New Zealand studio.
16 products
Asili x Citta Whittle Bowl
$379This Whittle Bowl is a collaboration between Città and Asili Design. The bowl is designed in our New Zealand studio by product designers Nikolai Sorensen and David Moreland. It's then skilfully hand-carved in Uganda by Asili.
Asili x Citta Whittle Bowl
$329This Whittle Bowl is a collaboration between Città and Asili Design. The bowl is designed in our New Zealand studio by product designers Nikolai Sorensen and David Moreland. It's then skilfully hand-carved in Uganda by Asili.
Asili Round Jacaranda Bowl
$239The Asili Round Jacaranda Bowl is skilfully hand-carved in Kenya. The design is inspired by traditional craftsmanship and everyday items found in Kenya.
Asili Soapstone Bowl
$99.9The Soapstone Bowl is skilfully hand-carved in Kenya by Asili. Each piece is whittled back from large chunks of raw pink soapstone using traditional techniques that have been passed down through generations. The carvers work with no more than hand-tools to create a smooth finish, celebrating the unique diffusion of blush and natural hues throughout the material.
Asili x Citta Salad Servers S/2
$79.9These Asili x Citta Salad Servers are skilfully carved in reclaimed olive wood and celebrates the unique beauty and character of the woodgrain. This mindful process filters traditional techniques and natural materials through a contemporary lens to create a modern artefact - something timeless yet new, ready to be cherished in your home.
Soapstone Bowl
$79.9The Soapstone Bowl is skilfully hand-carved in Kenya by Asili. Each piece is whittled back from large chunks of raw pink soapstone using traditional techniques that have been passed down through generations. The carvers work with no more than hand-tools to create a smooth finish, celebrating the unique diffusion of blush and natural hues throughout the material.
Asili x Citta Rice Spoon
$39.9This Asili x Citta Rice Spoon is skilfully carved in reclaimed olive wood and celebrates the unique beauty and character of the woodgrain. This mindful process filters traditional techniques and natural materials through a contemporary lens to create a modern artefact - something timeless yet new, ready to be cherished in your home.This reclaimed olive wood is sustainably and ethically sourced and produced within a fair trade environment. Each piece helps to support the artisans, their family and communities in East Africa. Asili offers the design community an assurance of integrity. A collaboration between Asili and Citta.
Soapstone Bowl
$59.9The Soapstone Bowl is skilfully hand-carved in Kenya by Asili. Each piece is whittled back from large chunks of raw pink soapstone using traditional techniques that have been passed down through generations. The carvers work with no more than hand-tools to create a smooth finish, celebrating the unique diffusion of blush and natural hues throughout the material.
Asili x Citta Serving Spoon
$39.9This Asili x Citta Serving Spoon is skilfully carved in reclaimed olive wood and celebrates the unique beauty and character of the woodgrain. This mindful process filters traditional techniques and natural materials through a contemporary lens to create a modern artefact - something timeless yet new, ready to be cherished in your home.This reclaimed olive wood is sustainably and ethically sourced and produced within a fair trade environment. Each piece helps to support the artisans, their family and communities in East Africa. Asili offers the design community an assurance of integrity. A collaboration between Asili and Citta.
Etch Soapstone Vessel
$149This Etch Soapstone Vessel is a collaboration between Citta and Asili Design. The vessel is designed in our New Zealand studio by product designer Nikolai Sorensen. It’s then skillfully hand-carved in Kenya by Asili.
Asili x Citta Spatula
$47.9This Asili x Citta Spatular Spoon is skilfully carved in reclaimed olive wood and celebrates the unique beauty and character of the woodgrain. This mindful process filters traditional techniques and natural materials through a contemporary lens to create a modern artefact - something timeless yet new, ready to be cherished in your home.This reclaimed olive wood is sustainably and ethically sourced and produced within a fair trade environment. Each piece helps to support the artisans, their family and communities in East Africa. Asili offers the design community an assurance of integrity. A collaboration between Asili and Citta.
Etch Soapstone Vessel
$109This Etch Soapstone Vessel is a collaboration between Citta and Asili Design. The vessel is designed in our New Zealand studio by product designer Nikolai Sorensen. It’s then skillfully hand-carved in Kenya by Asili.
Asili x Citta Salt Spoon
$29.9<p>This Asili x Citta Salt Spoon is skilfully carved in reclaimed olive wood and celebrates the unique beauty and character of the woodgrain. This mindful process filters traditional techniques and natural materials through a contemporary lens to create a modern artefact - something timeless yet new, ready to be cherished in your home.<p/><p>This reclaimed olive wood is sustainably and ethically sourced and produced within a fair trade environment. Each piece helps to support the artisans, their family and communities in East Africa. Asili offers the design community an assurance of integrity. <p/><p>A collaboration between Asili and Citta. <p/>
Asili Soapstone Dish
$229<p>This Asili Soapstone Dish is skilfully hand-carved using traditional techniques that have been passed down through generations. Each piece is whittled back from large chunks of soapstone from family owned quarries in Western Kenya. The carvers work with no more than hand tools to create a smooth finish, celebrating the unique diffusion of blush and natural hues throughout the material. This mindful process filters traditional techniques and natural materials through a contemporary lens to create a modern artefact - something timeless yet new, ready to be cherished in your home.<p/><p>Asili soapstone pieces are produced within a fairtrade environment which supports the artisans, their families and communities in Western Kenya and offers the design community an assurance of integrity.<p/>
Asili Soapstone Vessel
$189<p>This Asili Soapstone Vessel is skilfully hand-carved using traditional techniques that have been passed down through generations. Each piece is whittled back from large chunks of soapstone from family owned quarries in Western Kenya. The carvers work with no more than hand tools to create a smooth finish, celebrating the unique diffusion of blush and natural hues throughout the material. This mindful process filters traditional techniques and natural materials through a contemporary lens to create a modern artefact - something timeless yet new, ready to be cherished in your home.<p/><p>Asili soapstone pieces are produced within a fairtrade environment which supports the artisans, their families and communities in Western Kenya and offers the design community an assurance of integrity.<p/>
Asili Soapstone Vessel
$89.9<p>This Asili Soapstone Vessel is skilfully hand-carved using traditional techniques that have been passed down through generations. Each piece is whittled back from large chunks of soapstone from family owned quarries in Western Kenya. The carvers work with no more than hand tools to create a smooth finish, celebrating the unique diffusion of blush and natural hues throughout the material. This mindful process filters traditional techniques and natural materials through a contemporary lens to create a modern artefact - something timeless yet new, ready to be cherished in your home.<p/><p>Asili soapstone pieces are produced within a fairtrade environment which supports the artisans, their families and communities in Western Kenya and offers the design community an assurance of integrity.<p/>
